Compliance

Regulatory compliance, tightening standards, new global regulations on products and energy, and a smarter approach from regulators around the world, means businesses must be proactive in their approach to compliance issues.

WSP's Corporate Services team provides strategic and practical guidance on the application of the ever-growing range of environmental, health and safety regulations affecting business activities.
We apply our technical expertise to identify a compliance solution that delivers operational requirements and strategic business aims. Our experience enables us to deliver a balance between business sustainability and best practice and meeting minimum legislative standards.

Compliance support services
Management of compliance:

• Legal compliance review, audit and business risk assessment
• Regulatory tracking tools
• Legal compliance training
• Guidance on applicability of international regulations
• Regulatory impact assessments
• Compliance implementation support

Permitting:

• Industrial Permits Application support
• Regulator liaison on behalf of clients
• Permit application follow-up
• Assistance with improvement programs and permit condition implementation
• Ongoing audit and inspection

Issue-specific advice:

• Producer responsibility advice – Packaging, Product Takeback, Energy Efficiency, Hazardous Materials in Products (e.g. RoHS, China RoHS, etc.)
• Waste management – Duty of Care, waste management licensing
• Pollution Prevention Control – Application and compliance, including Best Available Technology (BAT) and process options appraisals and all technical component studies
• Registration Evaluation Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) – Interpretation, preparation and compliance
• Hazardous substances management 

WSP’s approach to compliance support is to maximize business opportunity within the context of the regulatory framework. As one of few truly global businesses we also have a unique capability to operate in the international regulatory regime and provide advice to businesses trying to meet compliance requirements in overseas operations.